plant vs. animal cell vocabulury Flashcards
1
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Organelle
A
Specialized structure that performs various function in the cell.
2
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Nucleus
A
Control Center
3
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Vacuole
A
Stores nutrients and gives support.
4
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Mitochondria
A
Powerhouse of the cell; produces energy
5
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Chloroplast
A
Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make food through photosynthesis
6
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Golgi complex
A
Modifies and packages proteins and carbohydrates into membrane-bound vesicles for export.
7
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cell wall
A
a rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane
